PRINT: Climb A Clockwork Orange, Northern Arizona

A Clockwork Orange

V3, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),

Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: J.Snyder, Sam D.
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Access Issue: Fragile Sandstone: Don't Climb Wet Rock Details

Kelly Canyon is a sandstone climbing area and the rock is very fragile when wet. Be aware of recent weather and ask a local if you are unsure of conditions. Do not climb for at least a day following rainfall. Do not climb on rock that is visibly moist or seeping.

Description

A Clockwork Orange climbs the brightly colored orange lichened arete. Start on holds below arete and climb up steep terrain to holds on the face to an easy topout. Super fun.

Location

20 feet left of the Mushroom Boulder.

Protection

Pads and spotters

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Casey R.

Casey R. on the opening moves.

Doug B. on the beautiful Clockwork Orange Arete.

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Ryan Duever
Cincinnati, OH

It looks like around 3 holds have broken off based on dark areas under the arete. Still climbs V2ish if you start to the left and higher than it looks like the start potentially was originally. A little overgrown at the base too. All that being said it was still quite fun. Jun 13, 2023